ROCHESTER — Due to the continuing hot weather, the city has opened several cooling stations for residents.

Centers are located in the Rochester Public Library and City Council Chambers in City Hall.

The library will be open through Thursday from 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Council Chambers is open through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The city has also opened three swimming pools. They are located at Hanson Pines, Green Street in East Rochester and on Railroad Avenue in Gonic. Public swimming hours are from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Gonic and East Rochester and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hanson Pines. All pools will also be open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Regarding the heat, the following advice comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: In a heat wave, keeping cool will keep you healthy. People and animals should stay indoors. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to the mall or the library or a community relief shelter. Drink more fluids, but avoid alcohol and high sugar drinks. When going out, wear light clothing and never leave any persons, especially infants or young children or animals in a closed, parked vehicle.